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Scanning SP25M
Hello, I'd like to hear from users of scanning with the SP25M probe. I occasionally use this system and I wanted to know if you also have problems measuring. For example, if I scan a circle with a fairly high point density, it happens that a few points
Costly CMM Mistakes?
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7326349990342127619 What is the most expensive mistake you've made on your CMM? Would robust path-planning have saved the situation? See comments for our story. Broken calibration artifact.
Does CMM-Manager know how PH10-M Head turns?
Hi, question is basically in title, does CMM-Manager know how the head turns from one angle to another? Especially the turning angles (clockwise, counterclockwise).. In the simulation it only jumps to the new tip angle.. Best Regards
Increment Movement ignores inactive Axes
Hey guys, I noticed that even not activated Axes are included in the Movement.. In the Picture it should only move in Y, I then have to change Z Value to 0 to achieve this..
knuckle calibrations
does anyone have a good write up for building / calibrating knuckles in CMM manager and UCC server? I'm struggling getting my probe to calibrate in the A90B0 orientation using a 90 deg knuckle I'm not having the same issue with A90,B90. when i calibrate
Feature Request: Additional Ways to Rename Program Operations
As a user, I want to rename program operations using common methods (e.g. F2, slow double-click, context menu item) so that I can program faster and so that those new to the software can pick it up more quickly. I wouldn't say this is a high-priority
2 clouds bestfit to plane
I have 2 planes that I need to know how they are to one another. Is it best to choose each one as a cloud, then combine them using "Best fit" and see what the flatness is, or should I pick up each one as a plane and check how parallel they are toget
Feature Request: Add "Along Edge" Measurement Generation for Vision AF
As a user, I want to generate vision AF measurement locations on CAD surfaces with complex inner and outer boundaries so that I can speed up programming time when using vision AF tools. Currently, it can be cumbersome to program vision AF (surface) measurement
More Complete Measurement Generation for CAD Teach 2D (Vision)
I've noticed that when measuring 2D vision CAD features and automatically generating measurements, only 4 measurements are generated (at least for a circle). Is there a way to automatically teach measurement locations that measure the circle's complete
Feature Request: More Command Editing Tools for Vision
As a video measuring system user, I want the options in the command editing tools that are currently available for touch features to also be available for vision features so that I can edit my vision measurements more efficiently and consistently. Touch
Generating Measurement Locations on a Surface with a Complex Boundary
Is there a way to generate touch probe measurement locations on a surface with a complex boundary? For example, let's discuss the surface below. Because it is a narrow surface, I switch from the "Target Point #" method to the "Along Edge" method. If I
Feature Request: Allow Spaces in Program Operation Names
As a user, I want to use spaces in program operation names so that my program is more human-readable, and consequentially, I can find operations in my program more easily. I wouldn't consider this a high priority request, and I'm guessing there are good
Feature Request: Name and Rename All Program Operation Types
As a user, I want to be able to name and rename all program operations so that I can find and identify operations in my program more quickly. I wouldn't say this is a high-priority request, but it would be nice if it is an easy change to implement.
Feature Request: In-Program Vision Measurement Visual Verification
As a video measuring system user (e.g. Nikon VMA-2520), I want to verify that the points measured with vision measurement tools were measured correctly while the program runs. Currently, the measured points that appear in the camera image during a run
Using CAD alignment for your initial alignment instead of 3-2-1
I have about a years worth of experience running/programming with CMM manager so I was just hoping to get some opinions to give me peace of mind. When it comes to creating alignments I was wondering if would be alright to use the CAD alignment instead
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Does UCC Server allow probe assembly setup not in renishaw list?
Question in title. Boss wants to buy probe styli from QMark. Thanks! :)
GD&T Question
Hi All, I have a print that calls out .0004 true position on two open slots. It does not give a Datum at all. Is this a mistake? or does it mean true position to each other. Thanks in advance.
Struggling to measure a specific chamfer with CMM Manager – advice needed
Hi everyone, First of all, I apologize if this question has already been answered before — unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find the information I need. Probably this is something very simple, but it’s been giving me some trouble. I would like to
Looking for some advice on how to go about upgrading our shop floor cmm from pcdmis to cmm manager.
My workplace has tasked me with getting our shop floor cmm machine swapped over from pcdmis to cmm manager. There are currently around 100 programs (probably a lot more) ran on that machine. Almost identical parts/programs but they have different port
OFFLINE PROGRAMMING ALIGNMENT ISSUE
I have a question / problem with a part I'm programming offline. I initially saved the cad file in position from the cad software so when I import the file it comes in on the three-jaw furniture I created. So I don't have to move the part once in the
Fixture recall alignment
I'm probably overthinking this, but I'm hoping for some input on if I'm on the right track or if there's a better way. I do almost all of my programming offline these days, we probably have hundreds of programs. I want to get to the point where I can
Newbie Program Order/Alignment Question
Hey there, I've beating my head against the CMM table for about a month now and am giving in and asking for help. Firstly, thank you so much to everyone who contributes to this community. I have learned so much in the past few months from this site alone.
Change depth for all selected features
Hello, I was just wondering if there was a way to change the depth on all selected features at the same time? I've got a part that has 200+ holes and I've got the depth a little too deep. I was hoping that I could change the depth for everything similar
Mitutoyo BH and Bright Communication
Hello all, I have one of each of manual Mitutoyo BH and Bright CMM units. I have the Renishaw probes and calibration balls. What I lack is whatever PCI or USB interface I need to communicate with the CMM machines. I have the GPIB board on the CMM side
LK CMM NMC 300 Controller Probe Disarm
Machine: LK CMM with NMC 300 controller We have noticed that on execution of a "Get Probe" command the first thing that happens is that the probe disarms and CMM Mgr seems to take the shortest path to the safe position at the rack disregarding anything
Position of a Cylinder. Projected .600"
I have a part that I'm checking that has threaded holes and a position call out of .011M that is projected up .600" from top of top plane of where the thread starts. I'm measuring 2 circles in the threaded hole (I did use the thread hole setting and used
B Rotations - Avoiding 315 turns?
Many many years ago, I remember hearing/reading something about CMMM trying to avoid excessive rotations for B tip changes. Example: If you're at A90B0 and want to go to A90B-45, having the head turn 45 degrees during the change instead of 315 degrees.
Using a hole pattern for secondary and tertiary datums?
I had a discussion this morning with customer about a part where they had a plane as Datum A and a pattern of clearance holes as Datum B and considered that as a complete reference frame. After the call, I did a little research and apparently this is
DDE File Creation on New Job
I'm still very new to this DDE reporting. I just figured out how to make it work and put results where I want them. Is there a way to have it create a new Excel file for each new job? Right now I've been saving all the standard reports to a folder, appending
Joystick Unresponsive After Automatic Operation on LK CMM – How to Reduce Delay?
Hello, I have an LK CMM with a hand controller like the one in the picture. I've noticed that after the machine completes an automatic operation, the joystick becomes "disabled" for a period of time before I can use it again. I have timed this delay,
.cmp vs .prg
I'm sure this is a very newbie question, and I think I already know the answer to this, but I want you know what you all do. 99% of the time I, or somebody else in QA, is the one running our CMM. We have always created and ran our programs as the .cmp
Program won't sync in my DCC alignment
Hello, I hope someone can help me solve my problem. I'm working with a CAD model and I'm having trouble with SYNC CAD. When I start my program I have a manual alignment, then the program syncs automatically with my CAD Alignment. When I start the DCC
Parts and Reports not adding up.
So im running a part that in theory is 180 degrees identical. As in i should be able to put the part on the machine in either direction and the features/ report should tell me the same thing. Ill run the Plane-Circle-circle alignment from the picture
Unilateral Profile of a Surface
I'm working on an inspection that calls out a Unilateral Surface Profile of an ID cylindrical surface. There is a zero following the U in the profile callout, indicating that the drawing/model is at MMC, and the Radius can be bigger than the Basic, but
Bolt hole pattern as a primary datum
Is there an optimal way to use a bolt hole pattern as a primary datum that constrains the proper 5 degrees of freedom it's allowed? I have 8 holes spaced evenly at 45° at typical compass directions, all are nominally angled in the Z-Axis. If I measure
Measure this!
This would be a no quote... The crankshaft for a Wärtsilä-Sulzer RTA96-C engine, the largest reciprocating engine in the world, used in large container ships. It's a 1810-liter engine that generates 108,920 horsepower at 102 RPM, and it idles at 22 RPM,
Plane-Line-Circle Alignment Issue: Features Not Showing in Features List
I need help with something that should be simple—I’ve done it before but can’t remember how, and I need it urgently. When aligning my part using Plane-Line-Circle in this specific case, I can't get these three features showing up in my feature list for
How to measure a diamond-shaped locator pin?
This might be a basic question, but I’m struggling with it. How would you approach measuring a 2-way locator "diamond-shaped" pin, like the one in the image? I need to report (GD&T) the position of that pin as well as the longer size (length) , so I assume
Finding a theoretical HeadSpace on a 7.62 round
I will do my best to explain what I need done, but so far I can not figure a way to accurately get this to measure. I have attached a picture as well. The idea is I need to measure from the bottom of the headcase (bullet) to the mid shoulder of the bullet